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11820en-us2014-05-28T11:17:50ZWed, 28 May 2014 11:17:50 +0000hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00How to Make Capershttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/30/how-to-make-capers.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/8/3/-/-/IMG_0293.jpg" alt="freshly picked capers" /><p>Capers are the pickled flower buds of <em>Capparis spinosa</em>. The plant is native to the Mediterranean area, but succeeds as a garden introduction in other mild climate regions. Capers are essential to classic dishes such as <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/pastanoodles/r/spag_puttanesca.htm">puttanesca pasta sauce</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/30/how-to-make-capers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/30/how-to-make-capers.htmFri, 30 May 2014 14:46:17 +00002014-05-30T14:46:17ZThe Best Ways to Preserve Herbshttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/28/the-best-ways-to-preserve-herbs.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/O/0/-/-/mixed-herbs-sm.jpg" alt="fresh leafy herbs" /><p>As spring warms into summer, fragrant herbs become lush and especially flavorful. Whether you are gathering yours from the garden (lucky you!) or buying them fresh at the market, here are some ways to ensure you don't waste a single sprig or flower.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/28/the-best-ways-to-preserve-herbs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/28/the-best-ways-to-preserve-herbs.htmWed, 28 May 2014 11:17:50 +00002014-05-28T11:17:50ZDon't Throw That Out!: Preserving Fresh Gingerhttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/18/dont-throw-that-out-preserving-fresh-ginger.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/s/1/-/-/pickled-ginger-sm.jpg" alt="homemade pickled ginger" /><p>If you ever cook with fresh ginger, then I bet this has happened to you: You buy a hunk of the root at the supermarket, only need a small chunk for your recipe, and the rest starts to mold or dry out before you can use it.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/18/dont-throw-that-out-preserving-fresh-ginger.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/18/dont-throw-that-out-preserving-fresh-ginger.htmSun, 18 May 2014 18:32:30 +00002014-05-18T18:32:30ZWays to Preserve Asparagushttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/13/ways-to-preserve-asparagus-2.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/C/2/-/-/asparagus-jar-sm.jpg" alt="pickled asparagus" /><p>There's the bland, woody asparagus you can get at the supermarket year round, and then there's the tender, sweet, fabulous locally grown asparagus you can get right now.</p>
<p>Whether you're picking yours in the garden or buying it at the farmers' market, get plenty while it's this good, and put some of it up for the months ahead.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/13/ways-to-preserve-asparagus-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/13/ways-to-preserve-asparagus-2.htmTue, 13 May 2014 08:45:38 +00002014-05-13T08:45:38ZFlower Food for Mother's Dayhttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/10/flower-food-for-mothers-day.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/w/2/-/-/pickled-redbud.JPG" alt="pickled-redbud.JPG" /><p>Because Mother's Day comes during the height of Spring's blossom season, it just seems natural to send flowers. That doesn't necessarily mean a bouquet: my mom is more likely to get <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/od/Pickles/fl/Pickled-Redbud-Blossoms.htm">pickled redbud blossoms</a> or <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/od/Preserves/r/How-To-Make-Candied-Violets.htm">candied violets</a>!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/10/flower-food-for-mothers-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/05/10/flower-food-for-mothers-day.htmSat, 10 May 2014 17:18:16 +00002014-05-10T17:18:16ZOven-dried Fruithttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/30/oven-dried-fruit.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/n/2/-/-/candied-kumquats-sm.jpg" alt="dried kumquats" />I dehydrate plenty of each fruit as it comes into season, from the strawberries just approaching their flavorful peak now to the citrus of late fall.</p>
<p>I use my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://http://foodpreservation.about.com/od/Equipment/fr/Excalibur-2400-Economy-Model-Dehydrator-Review.htm">dehydrator</a> most ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/30/oven-dried-fruit.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/30/oven-dried-fruit.htmWed, 30 Apr 2014 08:56:20 +00002014-04-30T08:56:20ZPreserving Peak Season Strawberieshttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/28/preserving-peak-season-strawberies.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/F/2/-/-/strawbs-mini.jpg" alt="fresh peak season strawberries" /><p>Strawberries are the first locally grown fruit of the season where I live. After months of no fresh fruit except the storage apples from last year's crops, nothing could be more welcome than strawberry's bright red, juicy, aromatic goodness.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/28/preserving-peak-season-strawberies.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/28/preserving-peak-season-strawberies.htmMon, 28 Apr 2014 18:49:37 +00002014-04-28T18:49:37ZReady for Rampshttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/16/ready-for-ramps.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/1/3/-/-/081_ramps2_LMeredith.JPG" alt="ramps, or wild leeks" /><p>Ramps - a wild relative of leeks, onions, and garlic - are only in season for a few short weeks in early to mid-spring. They are prized by restaurant chefs and eagerly awaited at farmers' markets.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/16/ready-for-ramps.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/16/ready-for-ramps.htmWed, 16 Apr 2014 16:26:46 +00002014-04-16T16:26:46ZReady for Rhubarbhttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/08/ready-for-rhubarb.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/F/1/-/-/rhubarb-sm.jpg" alt="fresh rhubarb" /><p>Every spring I get excited when I first see rhubarb at the markets. Its rosy color and tangy taste are as much a part of the celebration of the season as the blossoms on the trees.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/08/ready-for-rhubarb.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/04/08/ready-for-rhubarb.htmTue, 08 Apr 2014 08:37:46 +00002014-04-08T08:37:46ZHomemade Chinese Plum Saucehttp://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/03/27/homemade-chinese-plum-sauce.htm
<img class="align right" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/foodpreservation/1/3/y/2/-/-/DSCN1764.JPG" alt="Plum Sauce recipe" />Part of my spring cleaning each year is using up what's left in my pantry from last year. I'm eager for fresh new ingredients to come into my kitchen. When ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/03/27/homemade-chinese-plum-sauce.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://foodpreservation.about.com/b/2014/03/27/homemade-chinese-plum-sauce.htmThu, 27 Mar 2014 21:37:15 +00002014-03-27T21:37:15Z